The joke may be on you come April Fool’s Day (Apr. 1). You only have to be on the lookout until midday though. Otherwise you can stop the trickster in his path by saying, "April Fool’s Day is past and gone, you’re the fool and I am none."

Unofficially welcome in summer on May Day (May 1). It’s likely you can a celebration to join complete with flowers, a maypole and Morris dancers. The May Bank Holiday falls on May 7. Another long weekend follows with the Spring Bank Holiday on May 28. Then honor your father on June 17, Father’s Day. Be sure to walk straight past the neckties and into electronics for a gift he’s sure to enjoy.

Take a moment this spring to explore In a Nutshell. You’ll read how our taste buds keep us healthy and how important the cyberworld has become. Move over to Treehouse Games to search for Easter words and finish up with Treehouse Trivia for tips on cleaning up your act and information on a 2,000-year-old computer.

Finally, we would like to ask for your help in maintaining security at PineCone Research. You may be tempted to discuss your work for us with others, however, we require that you keep your survey and product testing experiences within your own household. This includes blogging and posting information like our registration link in Internet chat rooms or on message boards. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. Also, when responding to surveys, please limit your feedback to only the product that you are evaluating.